Limited but Evolving: The Political Economy of Social Protections in Nepal

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Abstract

Nepal’s awakening to growing social protection needs occurred only lately with most policies introduced in the 1990s. While comparable by Asian and particularly South Asian standards, these protections are limited and inconsistent. This article takes stock of social protection policies in Nepal with particular emphasis on the extent of coverage relative to needs. It explores the political economy, demand and political contexts to explain why social protections have developed the way they have in Nepal’s modern history. The understanding of Nepal’s struggle with this globally contested issue also helps draw parallels to other low-income countries.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)92-112
Number of pages21
JournalJournal of Contemporary Asia
Volume45
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Nepal
  • political economy
  • politics
  • risk and vulnerability
  • Social protection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cultural Studies
  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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